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In this course, students learn about important classes of biological molecules, basic cell structure and function, as well as the essential processes of DNA replication, transcription, protein translation, cell growth and metabolism. The laboratory focuses on the application of important techniques such as protein analysis and genotyping. (3-3)
An introduction to issues related to species and ecosystem preservation with particular reference to mechanisms of change and human impacts on the environment. This course will focus on biodiversity, habitat loss, species extinction, exotic species and their impacts, and opportunities for human intervention in alleviating trends in species loss and ecosystem degradation. (3-0)
This is an introduction to the biological basis of human disease. Consideration of the causes and mechanics of human illness and death (etiology, pathology, sociology) in each of the major systems of the human body. (3-0)
This course reviews the way humans have used plants for food, fiber, drugs, building products, etc., as well as how plants in turn have affected the human race. This course is designed for non-Science majors. Credit not applicable to the Biology major. (3-3)
Anatomy and Physiology I is the first semester of a two-semester course. This course focuses on the integrated study of the human body including the molecular, cellular, and histological levels of organization as well as the structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. This course includes a hands-on laboratory experience involving observation, experimentation, microscopy, and dissection. (3-3)
Pre-requisites: Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 235 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology II is the second semester of a two-semester course. This course will focus on providing an in-depth scientific understanding and an applied working knowledge of the histological, structural and functional aspects of the endocrine, cardiovascular lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive organ systems. This course includes a hands-on laboratory experience involving observation, experimentation, microscopy, and mammalian dissection. (3-3)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 106 - Evolution and the Diversity of Life, BIO 113 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Bio with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): MATH 132 - Introduction to Statistics with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits] Or Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): ENV 110 - Intro to Environmental Science with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): MATH 132 - Introduction to Statistics with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed any of the following course(s): BIO 106 - Evolution and the Diversity of Life, BIO 113 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Bio with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed or is in process of completing 30 Credits]
This course will review key concepts of ecology in the context of four major themes: climate change, trophic interactions, altered disturbance regimes, and anthropogenic alteration of element cycles. (3-3)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 106 - Evolution and the Diversity of Life with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] Or Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed or is in process of completing all of the following course(s): CHEM 250 - Organic Chemistry I: Organic Compounds with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] And Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 113 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Bio with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Chemical Reaction with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).]
A survey of basic genetic processes. Topics include transmission, population and evolutionary genetics as well as basic molecular processes such as DNA replication, transcription and translation. (3-0)
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following: [Student has completed all of the following course(s): BIO 113 - Intro to Cell & Molecular Bio with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).] [Student has completed all of the following course(s): CHEM 151 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Chemical Reaction with grade greater than or equal to C- (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).]
Students examine key paradigms of molecular and cellular biology including the mechanisms and regulation of gene expression, and the relationship between molecular structure and function. Laboratory exercises introduce students to molecular biology techniques including recombinant DNA technology, transformation techniques, nucleic acid isolation and analysis, and protein analysis. (3-3)
